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Markfield Park

Crowland Road, Tottenham, London, N15 6UL

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a Cafe, Football Pitches, Tennis Courts and a Rose Garden.

Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is South Tottenham.
  • The nearest underground station is Tottenham Hale.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the park, by the cafe and museum.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 270cm x 450cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the cafe.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the cafe.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Car Park Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance allows maintenance vehicles into the park so when closed, the entrance is blocked.
    • There is a small pathway to the right of the gate. This has the width of 80cm.

Outside Access (Markfield Road Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located off Markfield Road.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 370cm (12ft 2in).

Outside Access (Crownlands Road Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located off Crownlands Road.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards in the walkway.
    • The width between the bollards is 100cm.

Outside Access (Gladesmore Road Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Gladesmore Road.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a bollard in the centre of the walkway.
    • The width between the bollard and the fence post is 150cm.

Outside Access (Towpath North Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the park, by the river.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Outside Access (Towpath South Access Point)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the park, by the river.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Parks and Gardens

  • The path(s) has a / have concrete surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Outside Access (Cafe Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Outside Access (Cafe Side Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played in the cafe.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located next to the car park.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey (January 2018).

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds of the park.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.